MIT President meets Young Future Energy Leaders at World Future Energy Summit

Press release

Published January 23rd, 2011 - 10:03 GMT

Al Bawaba

Dr Susan Hockfield, President of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology yesterday met with the Young Future Energy Leaders (YFEL) on the second day of the World Future Energy Summit (WFES). The meeting was part of the YFEL program for WFES 2011, which provides the bright talent in the renewable energy and sustainability space with the opportunity to engage with the leaders of today.

Dr Susan Hockfield, said: “In seeking solutions to climate change and energy security, our most powerful levers will be the talent and commitment of the new generation. I am pleased that the Young Future Energy Leaders (YFEL), an initiative led by Masdar Institute, is capitalizing on this vital human resource at World Future Energy Summit (WFES) by bringing together some of the brightest students and young professionals with industry experts focused on sustainability and renewable energy.”

During her visit to the YFEL stand, Dr Hockfield met with Mohammed Salem Bin Kardous Al-Ameri, an Emirati philanthropist and donor to YFEL.

Mohammed Salem Bin Kardous Al-Ameri said: “I am a supporter of the Young Future Energy Leaders (YFEL) because I believe that it is vital to educate and nurture the youth of the UAE in the area of environment. Our environmental responsibility began with the stewardship of our founding father, the late Sheikh Zayed, who championed this cause from the very beginning. Our leadership today is following in his footsteps, but we also need to encourage our youth to continue his legacy of environmental responsibility and contribute to solutions of climate change and energy security so that they can play an integral part in the economic growth of our country.”

He added: “Masdar Institute shares this vision, and the YFEL program is a testament to this commitment; which is why I have made a personal donation to the YFEL initiative. It is important that we support such an initiative, as it is up to all of us to make a real investment in the next generation.”

YFEL’s program at WFES 2011 has so far included an address to the YFEL by Ban Ki-Moon, UN Secretary-General and a visit to the stand by HRH Princess Victoria of Sweden.

Background Information

Masdar

Masdar is a global leader in renewable energy and sustainable urban development. Over the last decade, we have pioneered commercially viable solutions in clean energy, sustainable real estate and clean technology in the UAE and around the world.

Headquartered in Abu Dhabi, we develop renewable energy projects, realise low-carbon urban development, while advancing clean-tech innovation. We also deliver world-class knowledge and industry platforms.

At Masdar, we are supporting the UAE’s transition towards a knowledge-based economy. We aim to be a model for the commercial adoption of clean technologies, and a showcase of the UAE’s wider commitment to sustainability.

Company Profile

Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company Group

Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company Group (ADNEC) is an international venue development and business management company. ADNEC Group's portfolio currently includes the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, the Gulf's largest exhibition centre; ExCeL London, the UK capital's largest exhibition centre; the Al Ain Convention Centre, a brand new development in the historic city of Al Ain, Capital Gate, the UAE capital's iconic, gravity defying tower and a number of hotel projects. In addition ADNEC is master developer of the Capital Centre project, the world's first fully interconnected exhibition lifestyle destination.

ADNEC Group is developing its network both through acquisition and construction; the company's objective is to become the world's leading venue provider to the international exhibitions, conferences and live events industries by providing consistently high standards of venue facilities, management and client relationships and capitalising on the synergies which exist within a global venue network.

ADNEC Group's Executive Office is located in Abu Dhabi, the capital city of the United Arab Emirates. ADNEC Group is a Government organisation which functions as a private enterprise and operates within the principle core values of efficiency and effectiveness.